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Post by gillian on Dec 3, 2021 19:46:36 GMT
I work with children and I'd say this is a good call. It is distressing....the goat scene in particular. Young children have huge nurturing instincts (see how they play vets, with dolls, practising how to look after things) It's real when they are little. Then there comes a point when they can distinguish between reality and play.
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Post by Jon on Dec 3, 2021 20:37:36 GMT
10+ is about right, the film adaptation is a 12A and it's not suitable for very young kids although obviously depends on the child.
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Post by gillian on Dec 3, 2021 21:12:48 GMT
Yes, people see 'puppets' and 'animals' and think oooh children would like this ! But no.
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Post by andrew on Dec 5, 2021 11:53:08 GMT
4.5 stars from me. Really solid in many parts. I thought at times the dialogue of the interviewers could be a little bit less on the nose. The representative from the insurance company was too much of a caricature which just annoyed me, along with some slightly dodgy accents elsewhere. Puppetry on point, design on point, lighting on point, excellent central performance. Just excellent.
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Post by londonpostie on Dec 5, 2021 12:30:15 GMT
I assumed the insurance guy is supposed to be like the grown up at school who is unconvinced the dog ate your homework: edging a bit more towards Roald Dahl and Enid Blyton than Ernest Hemmingway.
It felt pretty similar to a Dr Who sensibility, though starting a little higher in age (iirc Dr Who shows people falling down but doesn't present overt death or physical violence)
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Post by david on Dec 5, 2021 18:09:51 GMT
So on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon, I’ve just spent truly wonderful couple of hours in the glorious Wyndham’s auditorium watching this epic piece of theatre. Director Max Webster and his creative team combined with a great cast have put together a really magical production that is truly a feast for the eyes and ears. Sat in one of the monkey nest seats (E26) it is a great view and I’d definitely recommend sitting here if you are on a budget. Nothing was missed on the stage and you really get the cinematic view with the sets, puppets, projections and lighting which are all stunning. I enjoyed War Horse, but Life of Pi was just on a totally different level and Pi for me was by far the better show. This show surely has to be in contention for some awards for its design in awards season next year.
Rating - 5⭐️
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Dec 5, 2021 18:23:03 GMT
I was also here today but sadly disappointed by it. The puppetry and stagecraft certainly lived up to expectations but the acting left a lot to be desired from much of the cast for me. I just never felt like I was watching characters, it felt like watching actors reciting lines from a script. It improved in the second Act for me (the actor playing Pi was definitely my favourite so obviously since the second Act features him mostly alone my issue with the acting was less prominent) but I still wasn't as emotionally involved as I should have been and a few of the scenes in the hospital were especially egregious for bad acting. I remember the film really touching me and this just failed to capture that spark. I was in C29 in the Grand Circle which may have contributed to my lack of investment. I got them cheaper with a Black Friday deal but the front left of the stage can't be seen and Pi spends a pretty significant amount of time there so I would recommend sitting the other end if you're looking for seats up there.
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Post by Stephen on Dec 6, 2021 23:05:22 GMT
This evenings performance cancelled. Reportedly 10 minutes before curtain up.
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Post by jakobo on Dec 7, 2021 15:36:34 GMT
This evenings performance cancelled. Reportedly 10 minutes before curtain up. What was the reason?
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Post by Jon on Dec 7, 2021 17:15:31 GMT
I suspect the set broke before the show started which wouldn't be a surprise given the technical issues they've been having on and off
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 7, 2021 18:02:52 GMT
What a shame they’re having all these glitches. Critics are liking it
The Stage ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ES ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Indy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Time Out ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Telegraph ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Guardian ⭐️⭐️⭐️
(it got five stars from the Guardian when it was at the Crucible)
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Post by Stephen on Dec 9, 2021 14:41:06 GMT
Cancelled again tonight. Cast illness. Been given a voucher from Today Tix straight away. A little annoying since I booked on a deal. Hope the cast are ok!
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Post by Mark on Dec 10, 2021 18:09:41 GMT
Cancelled until the 13th (including) now. And in return, extended to May 2022
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 12, 2021 12:17:27 GMT
Looking at the website and there is a LOT of availability around Christmas and beyond. Is this not selling well? I’m amazed if it’s not.
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Post by londonpostie on Dec 12, 2021 12:48:40 GMT
I suspect a particular dynamic. You don't know if unmasked kids will be sitting behind you for 2+ hours, next to you, how many .. difficult to then have dinner with elderly relatives in two weeks.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 12, 2021 23:53:57 GMT
I suspect a particular dynamic. You don't know if unmasked kids will be sitting behind you for 2+ hours, next to you, how many .. difficult to then have dinner with elderly relatives in two weeks. You mustn’t mention mask wearing- BurlyBear will shut you down
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 13, 2021 1:03:31 GMT
I suspect a particular dynamic. You don't know if unmasked kids will be sitting behind you for 2+ hours, next to you, how many .. difficult to then have dinner with elderly relatives in two weeks. You mustn’t mention mask wearing- BurlyBear will shut you down No I won’t, I’ll simply direct you to the threads in General where wearing masks is the topic rather than having a discussion about it in every thread.
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Post by nottobe on Dec 16, 2021 11:47:37 GMT
Was due to see Matinee today however looking at Delfont website both performances seem to be cancelled. Have not been contacted yet so am unsure. Any insight ?
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Post by max on Dec 21, 2021 0:12:50 GMT
I loved this tonight. If you're going to do spectacle, this is the way to do it with meaning, completely integral to the story. The storytelling, performances, puppetry, and particularly the projection animations onto the stage floor were spectacular. See it from one of the circles if you can to get the sea effects and many others. The cast looked genuinely delighted at the audience reaction, and fully earned it.
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Post by crabtree on Dec 21, 2021 12:56:15 GMT
oh I'm glad it's opened again. I saw it in sheffield and it was definitely a theatrical highlight for that year. brilliantly inventive.
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Post by Mark on Dec 23, 2021 22:06:46 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed the matinee today. Haven’t seen the film or read the book so was good to see a new story on stage too. Very cleverly done, the staging in particular is exceptional, and I loved the actor playing Pi.
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Post by bob2010 on Dec 29, 2021 12:30:46 GMT
For those that don't mind buying tickets on the day as the performance, they have great prices at the online Half Price Ticket Booth (£30 for top tier seats). Good opportunity to use up Theatre Tokens! officiallondontheatre.com/tkts/?discount-only=true
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 16, 2022 20:29:50 GMT
I thought this was great. I loved the book and so I have the classic "it's not as good as..." but regardless I totally recommend. He was truly terrible. As was the father. Absolutely flat delivery of every line. Pi however was absolutely marvellous. I’d like to see him Olivier nominated please. Without him, the show would be pretty turgid (wonderful puppetry aside of course)
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Post by Dave B on Jan 30, 2022 10:46:27 GMT
There are a bunch of offers for March at the moment - including front row for £25. I have nabbed a couple for us (also had my first Stagedoor App loyalty booking to knock a further £10 off my booking). I did read back through some posts above re best seats and view but for £40 for a pair of tickets when we generally prefer to have things planned out rather than rush tickets... fingers crossed! Stagedoor link to have a look but if booking there, do use the app for loyalty card etc etc stagedoorapp.com/wyndhams-theatre/life-of-pi?p=1167
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Post by imstillhere on Jan 30, 2022 18:31:09 GMT
It's interesting that is being reduced already so soon after opening? Does this mean it's day are numbered? I presumed it would run for a very long time?
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Jan 30, 2022 21:14:22 GMT
There are a bunch of offers for March at the moment - including front row for £25. I have nabbed a couple for us (also had my first Stagedoor App loyalty booking to knock a further £10 off my booking). I did read back through some posts above re best seats and view but for £40 for a pair of tickets when we generally prefer to have things planned out rather than rush tickets... fingers crossed! Stagedoor link to have a look but if booking there, do use the app for loyalty card etc etc stagedoorapp.com/wyndhams-theatre/life-of-pi?p=1167I wouldn’t sit in the front row for this show. You may get skapped by a fish.
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Post by showgirl on Jan 31, 2022 4:59:36 GMT
I've been wanting to see this do keeping an eye on availability and prices lately but couldn't see any offers whatsover - were these only for Stagedoor members, please, Dave B? I did look at random dates in March but nothing on the home page or the booking system itself indicating any offers. So probably a Rush ticket on the day for me.
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Post by Dave B on Jan 31, 2022 10:02:55 GMT
I've been wanting to see this do keeping an eye on availability and prices lately but couldn't see any offers whatsover - were these only for Stagedoor members, please, Dave B ? I did look at random dates in March but nothing on the home page or the booking system itself indicating any offers. So probably a Rush ticket on the day for me.
No, I think anyone can book through Stagedoor - you only need an account in the same way you need one with TodayTix etc. If you take a look here:
This should show you weekdays through March with an an offer tag for, Mon, Wed and both Thurs performances
Note for the intro £10 discount, you do need a free account, to use the app and to opt in. I had opted in months ago, I find Stagedoor prices to occasionally have a good offer (notably Kiln looking at limited order history with Stagedoor) but generally don't book much through them.
Oh and edit to just add I am *not* a paying member of Stagedoor's Patron programme or anything like that so I'd imagine offers show as available to everyone.
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Post by Stephen on Feb 9, 2022 23:32:02 GMT
The audience this evening seemed to have seen the film/read the book but I'm glad that I went in knowing almost nothing about the story. For me the spectacle was the strongest element with impressive puppetry, lighting and projections. Pi was excellent. This production does rely on the spectacle and I felt it stronger than the story. {Spoiler - click to view} I found the morality explanations at the ending a bit forced and unnecessary. It would have been nice just to see the reality (other version of Pi's story) played out without the comparisons then being drawn by the characters.
I would also have preferred the text at the end to have been typed out without the voice which I found jarring and too in your face too. 5 stars for the production, 3 stars for the story/book so a solid 4 overall! Lots of phones going off/audience leaving for the loo/rustling tonight. Nice to see a good mix of age groups though. Certainly not a family friendly show though. The stalls was fairly full this evening although my friend was moved down from the balcony so presumably this was closed. It's a shame that great plays such as this will struggle at the moment. When I walked down to Embankment afterwards, passing Drifter's Girl, the Garrick was bustling with coach trips. This play just won't get that business. I noticed a poster on sale at the interval with the lovely design on it. Too difficult to make it back to the shop at the end to purchase so have contacted the theatre for advice on how to get a hold of one (there doesn't appear to be an online shop)
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Post by dlevi on Mar 13, 2022 17:43:45 GMT
I finally caught up with this and it was very much what I feared it would be in that it relied on spectacle for its success rather than actually being a solid play. It falls into the same category as The Ocean at the End of the Lane and The Book of Dust. These are touristy entertainments rather than serious dramatic works. I know that sounds snobbish, but I really miss good solid plays in the West End. I think War Horse ( which I loved) has a lot to answer for.
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